The last official firmware update for NW-A40Series is 1.10, released in 2017. The firmware on this page is a port of the NW-A50Series latest stock firmware (1.02) to the NW-A40Series.
- BT Receiver function - allows streaming music to the A40 via Bluetooth;
- Vinyl Processor DSP option;
- DSEE HX now uses AI to accurately analyze song type, instrumentation and musical genres;
- smoother interface operation.
Added feature:
- progressive JPEG and interlaced PNG album covers will now show up as intended.
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How to install this?
Install this firmware like any other official firmware update from Sony.
If you are currently using a modified firmware version, you will first need to revert back to the stock firmware (please refer to the instructions for the installed firmware).
Connect the player to the PC via the USB cable, enable the Mass Storage mode, and then execute the installer.
How to uninstall this?
If you wish to return to the stock 1.10 official firmware for A40, just go on and install it. That's it.
Sounds Wonderful and Works Great. Thank you Very much for this :)
ReplyDeleteHow should I install this if i want to also install the dmp-a40fev2?
ReplyDeleteHey, this works like any other stock firmware, so you don't have to do something in particular if you want to install A40 FEv2 afterwards.
DeleteHi...I have the WM1Z and tuning installed on my A45. Can I install this MRW 08.02 this over top to get my Radio back or do I have to revert everything back to stock and just install the A50 firmware for A45.....I'm in Canada
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Try disabling the Battery Care option, then discharging the battery completely, and then letting it completely charge without using the player. This should help with the calibration of the battery's capacity.
ReplyDeleteI mentioned turning Battery Care off only before fully recharging the battery for the recalibration.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say about this. Of course it also depends what types of files you are playing like MP3 vs FLAC, or if you're using DSP settings or not, but other than that I have no idea.
lost radio fm function?
ReplyDeleteMake sure that you don't see anything like "DMP-A40" in your Unit Information menu.
DeleteIf you see that, then please kindly revert back to the stock firmware, and then choose your firmware from here: https://www.mrwalkman.ml/a40series
Please read all the info on the page of your chosen firmware, and then install it.
All firmware available at the link above (https://www.mrwalkman.ml/a40series) will have the FM Radio function, except if the region of your player is CEW, which you can change with this tool: https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool
i haven't radio with this firmware, i'm in europe
ReplyDeleteYep.
DeleteAs I was saying, all firmware available at https://www.mrwalkman.ml/a40series will have the FM Radio function, except if the region of your player is CEW, which you can change with this tool: https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool
Thanks works well cew was the problem.
ReplyDeleteFirst thank you for your fantastic mods for sony players.
ReplyDeletejust want to know, after flashing the new firmware of
NW-A50Series in an a40 can u use your modified firmwares of NW-A50Series posted by you afterwards.
Hey, nope, you won't be able to install A50 mods.
Deletethanks for your info.really appreciate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the firmware for my Sony NW A45. I don't have any problems.
ReplyDeleteGracias, funciona todo bien.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that I have been looking for something like this for years. Thank you very much for putting all the effort for it. I will check out everything you've made for the A40
ReplyDeleteDoes this firmware work on nw a30?
ReplyDeleteOr is there any way to use bluetooth receiver mode and noise cancelling on nw a30?
I'm sorry if I missed information already mentioned
It doesn't. I don't have an A30 myself in order to get this firmware working on it.
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ReplyDeleteI got the jpn NW-A45 and installed the unofficial firmware to make it like the NW-A55 series. My unit is still in JPN language so not sure where to go to change language to English?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much MrWalkman. You saved me going mad. Bought the A45 but cover arts wouldnt work. I tried the Walkman One firmware, which fixed the artworks but i dont know why i preferred the ClearAudio+ and was nice to have the radio. Using this A50 version is perfect for what i wanted. Just sent you £10, thanks so much once again
ReplyDeleteBonjour, seriez-vous capable de creer une interface specifiue AudioBook ?
ReplyDeleteI installed the a50 port on my a45 and then observed that the active noise cancellation doest seem to be working although it detects the bundled earphones and symbol also displays on top of screen.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, the new update make A45 the best.
ReplyDeleteDoes the a50 port on the a45 gives the possibility to create playlists directly on the device ? Thanks for your work
ReplyDeleteI just bought a a45 but I changed my destination to J and this allowed it to create a Playlist on the device itself. the only issue was the files had to be in the internal storage to create a playlist. I was unable to create a playlist for my files stored on the sd card. The error i get is 'could not update playlist'.
DeleteThanks for your reply Tony. Yes concerning the playlists locations, I have found this on the official sony help guide: "Playlists can be saved either in the internal memory of the Walkman or on the microSD card. You cannot add a track from the internal memory to a playlist on the microSD card or vice versa."
DeleteSo this firmware turns the A45 into a A55?
ReplyDeleteBasically, yes.
DeleteI picked up a second hand nw-a45 but when i look in unit info it shows model - nw-wm1z, soft - 3.0.2 (walkman one wm1z) mrwalkman. not sure which firmware i should use to restore it or if should leave it because its latest modded one. hlp please thx
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